kristin eberhard

author of book coming in nov 2020: 'becoming a democracy: how we can fix the electoral college, end gerrymandering, and transform elections.' tedx speaker, director of democracy and climate

About

I love finding the facts about climate change policy--what works and why--to help decision-makers in the Pacific Northwest pursue policies that will help transform the region to a thriving clean energy economy. I love finding clear, concise, and novel ways to explain complex concepts so that readers and audience members say "Oh, now I get it!" I love thinking beyond the immediate horizon of possibility to how we can create a more just, efficient, and flourishing society. I graduated from Stanford University with Honors in Environmental Science and Technology Policy, from Duke School of Law cum laude, and from Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment with an emphasis in energy economics and policy. In addition to working at PG&E, two private law firms, and running NRDC's Western Climate Projects, I have also had the pleasure of teaching Climate Change Law at Stanford School of Law, and Energy Law at UCLA Law School.

Country

united states

City

portland

Industry

research

Skill

climate change, environmental awareness, policy analysis, policy, energy policy, energy efficiency, environmental policy, public policy, energy, renewable energy, sustainability, public speaking, climate, strategic planning, writing, cleantech, microsoft office, environmental management systems, teaching, environmental, government relations, transportation, vintage dancing, social dance, public transport, urbanism, democracy, voting systems, voting rights

Experience

author of book coming in nov 2020: 'becoming a democracy: how we can fix the electoral college, end gerrymandering, and transform elections.' tedx speaker, director of democracy and climate

sightline institute

attorney

mcdowell rackner & gibson

2013-9 - 2014-5 · 9 mos

Represented energy utility clients in regulatory proceedings.

adjunct professor

ucla

2011-8 - 2011-12 · 5 mos

Designed and taught Energy Law & Policy course to 25 law students.

producer, writer, actor, dancer

perpetual steam punk

2009-2 - 2010-5 · 1 yr 4 mos

Co-wrote, produced, acted and danced in a dance-based, steampunk-themed, web series. Designed the logo and website.

associate

howrey llp

2005-8 - 2007-2 · 1 yr 7 mos

* Drafted pleadings, discovery, and analyzed technical information in environmental litigation * wrote complaint, discovery, and multiple motions and successfully argued those motions in court on behalf of pro bono clients * delivered closing argument in Litigation Bootcamp.

co-founder and director

decadance

1999-6 - 2001-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Co-founded and directed social dance performance group aimed at using historical social dance steps and modern music to bring dance alive for audiences of all ages.

lecturer on law

stanford law school

2008-8 - 2010-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

Designed course reader and lectures for course on Climate Change Law and Policy for 25 law, masters, and Ph.D. students.

summer intern

sierra club

2002-5 - 2002-8 · 4 mos

Researched and compiled legislation relating to power plant emissions in all 50 states; wrote report on the health effects of highways that was then distributed to 700 chapter offices.

summer associate

shute, mihaly & weinberger llp

2004-6 - 2004-8 · 3 mos

* Drafted utility user’s tax * wrote section of a brief * assisted attorneys in researching procedural and substantive aspects of environmental law.

energy analyst

pacific energy center

2000-9 - 2001-7 · 11 mos

* Assisted over 400 architects, designers and building managers to improve their buildings’ performance * tested and wrote user manual for Universal Translator™ data analysis software * researched issues of energy efficiency.

legal director, western energy and climate projects

natural resources defense council

2007-2 - 2013-8 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Successfully advocated to double the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s energy efficiency budget and to implement a first-of-its-kind decoupling policy. As part of this advocacy, I worked closely with LADWP Board and staff, LA City Council, and other advocacy groups. I designed a 90-second video explaining the benefits of energy efficiency to a lay audience to help build support for the program. Led NRDC’s efforts to successfully implement AB 32 - California's economy-wide climate change bill - through outreach and communication with key California decision-makers (including legislators, California Air Resources Board members, California Public Utilities Commissioners, and California Energy Commissioners), collaboration with other stakeholders (including utilities, petroleum industry, businesses, other environmental groups, consumer and low-income advocate stakeholders), and coordination of NRDC staff. Led NRDC’s advocacy efforts to design a successful cap-and-trade program in California and the West.

Education

duke university

economics

2001-1 - 2005-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Master thesis on using solar-powered DC micro-grids to power computing loads in schools; Duke University Greening Initiative; Duke Leadership Forum: Creating a Sustainable Energy Future

duke university

duke university school of law

law

2001-1 - 2005-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Graduated cum laude; Articles Editor for Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum; Semester at ESADE law school in Barcelona, Spain

stanford university

1996-1 - 2000-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Interdisciplinary Honors in Environmental Science and Technology Policy; Honors thesis on the impact of electricity restructuring on energy storage; Minor in Spanish; Studied in Chile for 2 quarters, conducted independent research on renewable energy use in rural areas of Chile, wrote thesis in Spanish; Stanford Vintage Dance Ensemble; Viennese Ball Opening Committee; Gaieties